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OverviewDue to the inherent contradiction in Freud's concept of the Superego, there is a gap in our psychoanalytic understanding of how conscience evolves. This distinction is essential for the successful treatment of patients dominated by a harsh Superego and provides valuable insight into how contemporary society evaluates moral decisions. The Petrified Ego argues for a revision of psychoanalytic theory to include instinct as the primary form of morality. It makes the case that our earliest, infantile notion of 'good' and 'bad' is rather founded on experiences which have been 'safe or 'threatening'. More often than not, this is the basis of our moral judgement of others. It is only through direct challenge to these visceral values that beliefs independent of the survival instinct can be forged. Why does this matter? Lack of distinction between the two means that consideration of the 'right or wrong' or the 'good or bad' of others' behaviour is no more than the rationalising of an instinctual response. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elizabeth ReddishPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.317kg ISBN: 9780367101848ISBN 10: 036710184 Pages: 122 Publication Date: 05 July 2019 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction , The protective superego , “Totem and Taboo” revisited , Two types of morality , Two types of reality-testing , A new theory of conscience , Concluding remarksReviewsAuthor InformationElizabeth Reddish Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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